Vegetable Stock

Name: Vegetable Stock
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 227 grams crimini (baby bella) or button mushrooms, halved if large; 2 larges carrots, peeled, cut into 1 pieces; 10 celery stalks, cut into 1 pieces; 1 small fennel bulb, cut into 1 pieces; 6 sprigs flat-leaf parsley; 1 head garlic, halved crosswise; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 mediums onions, unpeeled, cut into 1 pieces

Vegetable Stock is a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 side dish. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 126 calories, 5g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have bay leaf, fennel bulb, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-highheat.

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Add remaining ingredients andcook, stirring occasionally, until vegetablesbegin to soften, 5-7 minutes.

Add 4 quartscold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heatand simmer until stock is reduced by half,1-1 1/2 hours.

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Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieveinto a large bowl; discard solids. DO AHEAD:Stock can be made 3 days ahead.

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Let coolcompletely, then cover and chill, or freezefor up to 3 months.

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